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X1 URU

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,410 mi
Last recorded71,410 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX1 URU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 71,410 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 68,441 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 68,441 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 65,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 65,270 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 62,227 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 60,083 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 57,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2019 51,322 miles

engine oil level low may require to attention

underside tray fitted slight loose

Pass 31 May 2018 45,542 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 44,762 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 40,995 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 36,856 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 31,224 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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X1 URU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 69,651 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X1 URU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X1 URU registered?

X1 URU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is X1 URU safe to buy?

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